BTC Options Trading – Contract Specs, DEGEN Options & Strategies on PowerTrade
Bitcoin is the world’s largest cryptocurrency, and BTC options are the cornerstone of crypto derivatives trading. On PowerTrade, traders gain access to expirations from 0DTE up to 12 months, DEGEN ultra-short contracts, RFQ block trading, and deep strike coverage — giving both retail and institutional traders the most flexible way to trade BTC volatility.
👉 Start trading BTC options on PowerTrade or PowerDEX.
What Are BTC Options?
BTC options are financial derivatives that give you the right but not the obligation to buy or sell Bitcoin at a chosen strike price before expiry.
Call options → Bullish positioning on Bitcoin.
Put options → Hedge or profit from potential downside.
Options give traders the ability to hedge spot BTC holdings, trade volatility, or build structured strategies with defined downside — unlike perpetuals, where forced liquidations are a constant risk.
Expiration Dates Available
PowerTrade lists BTC options with expirations from 0DTE (same day) up to 12 months forward.
Short-dated BTC options (daily / weekly) → great for momentum plays or event-driven trading (CPI, Fed decisions, ETF flows).
Longer-dated contracts (quarterly / yearly) → used for institutional hedging and structured strategies.
This wide coverage makes BTC options far more versatile than perpetual swaps.
DEGEN Options – 10min & 1h Trading
For traders who thrive on intraday moves, PowerTrade offers BTC DEGEN options with 10-minute and 1-hour expirations.
⚡ Why DEGEN BTC Options?
Capture micro-moves in Bitcoin’s price action.
Trade news-driven volatility (ETF approvals, regulatory news, macro events).
No liquidation risk — unlike perps, your downside is fixed at premium paid.
👉 Trade BTC DEGEN Options on PowerDEX.
Contract Specifications
Underlying
Bitcoin
Ticker
$BTC
# Expirations
0DTE to 12 months
10min / 1h DEGEN Options
✅ Yes
Settlement Index
BTC Coingecko Index
Quote Currency
USDC
Min Trade Size
0.01 BTC Option Contract
Premium Decimals
0
Collateral Accepted
✅ Yes
Order Book Link
PowerTrade BTC Options
DEX Link
PowerDEX BTC Options
Supported RFQ Strategies
Call & Put Options, Call/Put Spreads, 1x2/1x3 Spreads, Butterflies, Condors, Straddles, Strangles, Risk Reversals, Calendar Spreads, Seagulls, Box Spreads
Min RFQ Size
0.01 BTC Option Contract
RFQ & Liquidity Access
Institutions use BTC options heavily, and PowerTrade provides an RFQ (Request for Quote) system where market makers deliver block-trade pricing with deep liquidity and tight spreads. Retail traders can access the order book for smaller trades with the same flexibility.
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Why Trade BTC Options on PowerTrade?
✅ Largest crypto market with deep liquidity ✅ Expirations from 0DTE → 12 months ✅ DEGEN 10min & 1h contracts ✅ RFQ block trades for institutions ✅ Retail-friendly order book trading ✅ No liquidation risk vs perpetuals ✅ Both CEX (PowerTrade) & DEX (PowerDEX) access
👉 Start trading BTC options today.
Example BTC Option Strategies
Protective Put → Hedge long BTC holdings against sudden sell-offs.
Bull Call Spread → Play upside while reducing premium costs.
Long Straddle → Buy call + put at same strike → profit from volatility around major announcements.
Technical Analysis & Market Sentiment
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BTC options markets are often seen as the barometer of crypto sentiment:
High call demand during bullish rallies and ETF-driven flows.
Put demand during downturns or ahead of macro events.
Implied volatility (IV) frequently spikes around CPI, FOMC, and halving events.
How to Get Started
Create an account on PowerTrade or PowerDEX.
Deposit USDC.
Navigate to the BTC options page.
Select expirations and strikes.
Trade via the order book or RFQ.
Conclusion
BTC options remain the most important crypto derivatives for hedging, speculation, and institutional flows. With expirations from 0DTE to 12 months, DEGEN 10min/1h contracts, and unmatched RFQ access, PowerTrade is the ultimate venue for Bitcoin options.
👉 Start trading BTC options on PowerTrade or PowerDEX.
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